Champions: Leicester City
Top Scorer (Golden Boot): Harry Kane (Tottenham) – 25 goals
Relegated Teams: Newcastle United, Norwich City, Aston Villa
European Qualification:
Champions League: Leicester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City
Europa League: Manchester United, Southampton
Conference League: West Ham United
The 2015/16 Premier League season delivered one of the most incredible stories in football history, as Leicester City, led by Claudio Ranieri, defied 5000-1 odds to win their first-ever top-flight title. With Jamie Vardy’s goals, Riyad Mahrez’s creativity, and N’Golo Kanté’s relentless energy, the Foxes stunned the football world like no one before, and potentially even no one after.
Arsenal finished second, Tottenham ended third after a late collapse, and Manchester City secured the final Champions League spot. Manchester United won the FA Cup but finished outside the top four, while Chelsea produced a disastrous title defense, finishing 10th.
At the bottom, Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Newcastle United were relegated. Harry Kane won the Golden Boot with 25 goals.
Leicester began strongly under Claudio Ranieri, although no one knew what was about to come…Chelsea struggled, on the other hand though, losing 3-0 to Manchester City.
Player of the Month: Andre Ayew (Swansea)
West Ham defeated Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City away from home, while Leicester remained unbeaten. This season was all about the undergoes it seems.
Player of the Month: Anthony Martial (Manchester United)
Chelsea’s poor form continued, while Arsenal and Manchester City led the title race. Jamie Vardy’s scoring streak began.
Player of the Month: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Leicester City moved to the top of the table, and Jamie Vardy set a new Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive games.
Player of the Month: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Leicester topped the table at Christmas, while Jose Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea in his second spell at the club after a disastrous first half of the season.
Player of the Month: Odion Ighalo (Watford)
The Foxes continued to defy expectations with a crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham, but very few still thought they’d be able to win the Premier League.
Player of the Month: Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)
Leicester stunned Manchester City with a 3-1 win at the Etihad, cementing their place as serious title contenders no matter how loud the doubters were.
Player of the Month: Fraser Forster (Southampton)
Tottenham and Arsenal failed to close the gap on Leicester, who simply just kept winning.
Player of the Month: Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Leicester edged closer to glory, with crucial wins and a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford keeping them on track.
Player of the Month: Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)
Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on May 2 confirmed Leicester City as the champions of England, one of the best stories in the history of the sport
Best Match: Norwich 4-5 Liverpool (January 23, 2016) – A thrilling encounter with a last-minute winner that ended up with Adam Lallana breaking Jurgen Klopp’s glasses in the celebrations.
Biggest Upset: Manchester City 1-3 Leicester City (February 6, 2016) – A defining moment in Leicester’s title run where they beat the Cityzens.
Most Dramatic Match: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham (May 2, 2016) – The ‘Battle of the Bridge’ was fierce and confirmed Leicester as champions.
Best Goal: Jamie Vardy (Leicester vs Liverpool – February 2, 2016) – A stunning volley from long range from a player usually known for his quick instincts inside the box.
